President’s Message

Hello Maryland School Leaders,

My name is Dr. Rachel Edoho-Eket, and I am grateful to be the principal of Waterloo Elementary School in Howard County, Maryland. I am truly honored to serve as the 2025–2026 President of the Maryland Association of Elementary School Principals (MAESP)!

As school leaders, we sit at the intersection of policy and practice, where every decision we make carries the potential to uplift a child, empower a teacher, or strengthen a school community. This work is complex and deeply personal, and that’s why MAESP exists. We are here to walk alongside you, to offer encouragement, advocacy, and professional growth opportunities that help sustain your leadership passion and purpose.

This year, I have three key goals for our organization:

1. To grow our membership by actively engaging new leaders and ensuring our current members have meaningful opportunities to share their expertise and grow professionally, both at the state and national level.
2. To continue building strong connections among leaders across Maryland. Our immediate past president, Dr. Joshua Fine, did incredible work bringing together rural leaders from the shore to the mountains. I plan to continue that mission by deepening those relationships and listening closely to what our leaders need across the state.
3. To center the joy in school leadership. In a time when education feels more complex than ever, I want MAESP to be a space that reminds us of why we chose this work in the first place—because we believe in students, our staff, families, and in the power of great schools led by compassionate leaders.

I’m grateful to work alongside a dedicated Board of Directors, Executive Director, and our incredible membership. This organization is strong because of you. Whether you attend a conference, join a committee, share your voice in a meeting, or simply connect with a colleague, you make us better!

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me directly at: rachel_edoho-eket@hcpss.org. I’m looking forward to a year of meaningful connection, shared leadership, and continued impact.

Warmly,

Dr. Rachel Edoho-Eket
President, MAESP